Manufacturing Engineer (ext)

Ensures maximum cost effectiveness and reliability of manufacturing processes and workflow. Determines the methods and sequences of manufacturing operations for moderately complex products and machine parts and assemblies; ensures that products and processes meet customer quality requirements. Provides predictability input and manufacturing plans for product design or modification.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Research, design and develop optimal, cost-effective processes and methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards using LEAN principles.
• Support SQDC and participate in Rapid Improvement Events.
• Conduct time studies of production to develop standard work and to develop and maintain SOPs.
• Prepare facility layouts as needed.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) for new and improved products.
• Manage small capital projects including writing capital requests and installation of new equipment.
• Develop and maintain SOP’s and Standard Work for assigned operations.
• Monitor quality discrepancies, identify trends and investigate quality problems and implement corrective actions.
• Order tooling and fixtures needed in assigned department.
• Resolve quality issues including field complaints, warranty issues and defective parts.
• Work with Procurement to conduct make/buy analysis for all new parts.
• Interface with Product Engineering, Logistics, Operations and vendor.
• Prepare cost estimates for Accounting.
• Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes.
• Drive cost reduction and optimal quality.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.